Academic and Research We are the world's largest university press. That means we serve the academic community as no other publisher can. We work in partnership with institutions and learned societies to bring a world of knowledge to the fingertips of students and researchers worldwide. The goal is impact. Together with our academic communities, we curate and seamlessly connect together the ideas that push their fields forward, so they can learn from them, add to them, and continue a virtuous cycle of scholarship. And because we are a part of the academic community and guided in everything we do by our mission, we re-invest in our people, our publishing, and the world-leading research institution of which we are part. About the Role As our new Senior Publisher, you will effectively manage and develop a portfolio of high value Science, Technology, and Medicine (STM) journals. You will grow the portfolio through strategic development of existing titles, launching new journals, and through renewing and acquiring new journal contracts, while improving OUP's reputation and standing as a journal publisher through strong delivery of the above. Duties will include: Manage a list of high priority STM journals to ensure they meet targets including revenue, quality, and profitability. Collaborate with Editors and journal owners to publish high quality content and support content growth as appropriate to increase market share of journals. Build strong relationships with journal owners, Editors, and any affiliated societies as relevant. Negotiate contracts to align with OUP's strategic priorities and ensure OUP retains contracts by providing an excellent service in an efficient manner. Create and implement strategic development plans and present them to journal owners and editors/editorial boards as appropriate. Provide relevant data to inform editorial decision making. Research, present for approval, and if approved, launch new open access journals. Lead the transition process for newly acquired/launched titles in your list ensuring a methodical approach, coordination with other departments, and keeping all stakeholders fully informed on what to expect at each stage. Renew contracts with optimal financial contribution to OUP, including developing business plans for approval and writing and presenting detailed renewal proposals. Monitor journal financial performance regularly, and input into annual budgets for journals. Work with Finance colleagues to ensure risk mitigation, initiating remedial discussions where necessary. We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. About You Strong journals publishing or transferable professional experience. Excellent understanding of open access, including business models, sales models, policy initiatives, and the opportunities, sensitivities, and challenges of open access models. Strong understanding of academic publishing, including editorial processes, production processes, marketing, industry trends, systems, competitors, and technology. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate with both internal and external parties. Analytical and forecasting ability to review trends and align development appropriately. Entrepreneurial skills. Benefits We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies. We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts. Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information. Queries Please contact grace.mcfadyenoup.com with any queries relating to this role. We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.